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TEMET MULTI-COLUMN BLAST VALVE PV-KK-SM AND PV-KK-SMX

Applications
The blast valve PV-KK-SM/-SMX is an application of the PV-KK
blast valve for mounting on blast resistant wall surface. It is
specifically designed for installation in existing buildings where
casting of the valve frame in concrete is not possible. The valve
is also applicable to industrial applications with risk of chemical
and dust explosions.

The PV-KK-SM/-SMX blast valve is available in 2-column and 3-

column standard frames. Single-column versions are described
in a separate document. Contact the manufacturer for the
availability of frames with custom dimensions.

The number of blocks in valve depends on the air flow

requirement at desired pressure drop. When the valve
dimensions do not match the opening to be covered, custom
made adaptors are available.

Specification
Manufacturer of PV-KK-SM and PV-KK-SMX blast valves is
Temet Oy, Helsinki Finland.
The PV-KK-SM/-SMX blast valve block comprises three spring
balanced closing elements moving in a slot and closing the air
passage against the valve seats in response to both positive
and negative (suction) phase of the blast. The valve blocks are
mounted in structural steel frames. Test Reports
PV-KK-SM
The valve is completely corrosion resistant. The valve
Test reports no. RTE89/05 for PV-KK-SM and VTT-S-06-00231 for
closing elements are made of special non-corroding
PV-KK-SMX by VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland are
aluminum alloy, all springs are made of stainless steel, and
available upon request.
the valve body and frame made of structural steel are hot
dip galvanized.
PV-KK-SMX Installation Alternatives
All the components of the valve are made of acid-proof
steel. The version is especially designed for off-shore and The valve is designed to be installed onto the blast side of the blast
other marine applications resistant wall. The valve can be in upright or horizontal position or
on ceiling/floor.
The valve is installed on a concrete wall by means of anchor bolts of
Design Criteria type HILTI HSA M12 x 100. On a steel wall the valve can be
installed by welding or bolting using M12 machine bolts.
The PV-KK-SM/-SMX blast valve is designed for a maximum
long duration blast load with 100 kPa (1.0 bar) reflected peak Product Coding
pressure. The valve is tested with pressure waves having a
finite rise time thus simulating hydrocarbon or dust explosions.
The material, size and form of the multi-column valves are indicated
in the product code as follows.
Test and Performance Data
PV-KK-SM-number (columns x rows) for hot dip galvanized steel
The valve is verified by tests to effectively attenuate slowly PV-KK-SMX-number (columns x rows) for acid-proof steel
rising (rise time = 10…100 ms) long duration (peak duration >
1000 ms) pressure wave loads within the load range up to 100 where
kPa (1.0bar). number = total number of valve blocks
columns = number of valve block vertical columns
The valve is designed to function within the operating rows = number of valve block horizontal rows,
temperature range of -20…+200ºC. when blocks are in horizontal position as illustrated in the picture.

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C

SHELTER SIDE OUTSIDE

OPENING
D

B
MAX

PROTECTED BLAST
SIDE SIDE

125 180 180 4

Ø1
A
180 180 175

OPENING
MAX

Hilti HSA M12x100

400
200

Air Flow Characteristics

Air flow characteristics of one PV-KK-SM/-SMX blast
Dimensions of Standard Multi-column Valves valve block are given in the above chart. The flow curve is
measured at 20 oC corresponding to air density of 1.2
Key characteristics of the valves are given below relating to legends in the kg/m3. The required number of valve blocks in a specific
drawings (concrete wall installation as example). The same figures apply to the application is determined by dividing the total air flow by
PV-KK-SMX versions. Note that the size of opening to be covered depend on the air flow capacity of one valve block at desired
wall material due to the safety margin in bolting. pressure drop.
Concrete w all (m m ) Steel w all (m m ) Air flow at Air flow at Air flow at Total
C D 100 Pa 200 Pa 300 Pa w eight
VALVE TYPE CODE A max B max A max B max (m m ) (m m ) 3
(m /h) 3
(m /h) 3
(m /h) (kg)
PV-KK-SM-4 (2x2) 470 210 810 550 970 710 2000 2880 3600 280
PV-KK-SM-6 (2x3) 470 390 810 730 970 890 3000 4320 5400 325
PV-KK-SM-8 (2x4) 470 570 810 910 970 1070 4000 5760 7200 370
PV-KK-SM-10 (2x5) 470 750 810 1090 970 1250 5000 7200 9000 410
PV-KK-SM-12 (2x6) 470 930 810 1270 970 1430 6000 8640 10800 465
PV-KK-SM-14 (2x7) 470 1110 810 1450 970 1610 7000 10080 12600 510
PV-KK-SM-16 (2x8) 470 1290 810 1630 970 1790 8000 11520 14400 560
PV-KK-SM-18 (2x9) 470 1470 810 1810 970 1970 9000 12960 16200 610
PV-KK-SM-20 (2x10) 470 1650 810 1990 970 2150 10000 14400 18000 655
PV-KK-SM-22 (2x11) 470 1830 810 2170 970 2330 11000 15840 19800 710
PV-KK-SM-24 (2x12) 470 2010 810 2350 970 2510 12000 17280 21600 750
PV-KK-SM-26 (2x13) 470 2190 810 2530 970 2690 13000 18720 23400 800
PV-KK-SM-28 (2x14) 470 2370 810 2710 970 2870 14000 20160 25200 850
PV-KK-SM-6 (3x2) 905 210 1245 550 1405 710 3000 4320 5400 420
PV-KK-SM-9 (3x3) 905 390 1245 730 1405 890 4500 6480 8100 488
PV-KK-SM-15 (3x5) 905 750 1245 1090 1405 1250 7500 10800 13500 555
PV-KK-SM-18 (3x6) 905 930 1245 1270 1405 1430 9000 12960 16200 615
PV-KK-SM-21 (3x7) 905 1110 1245 1450 1405 1610 10500 15120 18900 698
PV-KK-SM-24 (3x8) 905 1290 1245 1630 1405 1790 12000 17280 21600 765